Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation

May include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures including any hygiene, food safety or product integrity requirements
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
codes of practice
Work instructions
May include:
plans
specifications
quality requirements
food safety requirements
personal hygiene requirements
product integrity requirements
operational details
Safety requirements
May be included in:
site safety plans
organisational policies and procedures
statutory/regulatory authorities which may include:
Federal, State and local authorities
verbal or written and graphical instructions
signage
work schedules/plans/specifications
work bulletins
charts and hand drawings
memos
maps
materials safety data sheets (MSDS)
diagrams or sketches
safe work procedures or equivalent related to working in confined spaces
regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to working in confined spaces
manufacturers' specifications and instructions
organisation's work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel
relevant Australian Standards
Safety requirements
May include
OHS requirements
Personal protective clothing and equipment as prescribed under legislation, regulation and workplace policies and practices
use of tools and equipment
workplace environment and safety
handling of materials
use of fire fighting equipment
use of First Aid equipment
hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
safe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with working in confined spaces, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public
hazards and risks may include but not be limited to fires, underground services, excavations, fall risks, traffic, hazardous materials, pathogens, contaminated atmosphere and toxic gases
risks associated with confined spaces may include but not be limited to restricted means of entry and exit, atmosphere which contains potentially harmful levels of contaminants, unsafe oxygen levels or engulfment, hot or extremely cold equipment, surfaces which may be wet, slippery or uneven
respiratory protection devices are to include but not be limited to air purifying respirators and may include self contained compressed air breathing apparatus, supplied airline breathing apparatus and escape breathing apparatus and atmospheric monitoring devices
Confined space entry permit, or work permits
May include:
location of work
duration of work
size of work crew
atmospheric testing requirements
personal protective equipment
hot work
stand-by personnel
rescue arrangements
other precautions (signs, barriers)
authorisation
Confined spaces
May include:
storage tanks and bins, road and rail tankers and wagons, process vessels, stills, boilers, pressure vessels, silos and other tank-like compartments
open-topped spaces such as pits or degreasers
pipes, drains, shafts, ducts and similar structures
Signage
May include:
site safety signage
temporary signage for the benefit of visitors
temporary signage and barricades where confined space work is in close proximity to motorists and pedestrians
Gain access
May include:
removing access cover
venting, cooling, use of PPE, and other pre-entry procedures to protect self and/or product
confirmation of isolation of services e.g. power, steam etc.
installing and securing ladder
Secure access
May include:
replacing or closing off access cover
locking or other securing of area access
Tools and equipment
May include:
harness and lifeline
respirator apparatus
atmospheric testing equipment
signs
barricades
communication devices
portable lighting e.g. torches
tools and equipment relevant to the work to be performed
Environmental protection requirements
May include:
organisational/project environmental management plan
waste management
water quality protection
noise
vibration
dust
clean-up management
Communications
May include:
fault reporting
2-way radio
hand signals
mobile phone
site specific instructions
written and verbal instructions related to job/task

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competency in this unit must be achieved in accordance with confined space regulations and any other relevant standards and procedures
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for entering and working in confined spaces
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion for entering and working in confined spaces
working with others to undertake and complete the entering and working in confined spaces that meet all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of entering and working in confined spaces that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
personal protective clothing and equipment as required
work procedures including advice on company practices, safe work practices, food safety, quality and environmental requirements
instructions, information, specifications and schedules as required
equipment, services and corresponding information as required
products and materials as required
cleaning procedures, materials and equipment as required
documentation and recording requirements and procedures
Method of assessment
This unit should be assessed together with other units of competence relevant to the function or work role relating to the confined space working requirement.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.